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Williamsburg Ind. kicks off summer feeding program

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT Summer fun: Williamsburg Independent School held an event last Friday afternoon commemorating the kickoff to the school district’s summer feeding program. There was a number of activities to participate in, such as face painting and balloon animals. Lunch...

Woman airlifted after possible drowning at Spillway Thursday afternoon

A woman who nearly drowned at the Laurel Lake Spillway was airlifted from a makeshift landing zone at the Corbin Speedway Thursday afternoon. According to Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Officer Floyd Maggard, the incident is still under investigation and few details could be...

Charges dropped against woman accused of setting occupied home on fire

An attempted first-degree arson and attempted first-degree wanton endangerment charge have both been dismissed against a Williamsburg woman, who was accused of trying to set fire to a home with two people inside earlier this month. The charges were dismissed during a May 24...

Veteran protests missing flag at local restaurant

A Corbin veteran spent a portion of his Memorial Day afternoon standing outside the Master Street McDonald’s in protest of the restaurant’s alleged refusal to fly an American flag on the flagpole outside. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Rockholds man given life sentence on federal kidnapping charges

A Rockholds man received a lifetime prison sentence Tuesday for his part in a federal kidnapping case. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us

I-75 Exit 15 southbound on ramp to open, northbound off ramp now closed

Nearly a month after being closed, the southbound on ramp at Exit 15 in Whitley County is on track to reopen this weekend, though the northbound off ramp has now been closed. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet confirmed Tuesday that the ongoing road work that began early last...

Machete wielding suspect to undergo competency exam

A Williamsburg man who was arrested last month after allegedly attacking a woman with a machete will be undergoing a psychiatric evaluation before the case moves any further. Darryl Earls is charged with first-degree assault and attempted murder. Read this story and more for just...

Laurel County Constable takes over days after election win

Less than a week after unseating the incumbent Laurel County District 6 Constable, the constable-elect has hit the ground running after taking over the position early due to an unexpected resignation. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access...

New program to help streamline classroom experience at Whitley Schools

As technology has continued to be integrated into every fabric of our daily lives, it has also grown in the ways it is used in education. Many school districts now use Chromebooks for a large portion of their instructional materials, which has given students more access to the...

Williamsburg BOE approves district-wide pay raises

The 2022-2023 school year will bring with it more than just a fresh start for students and teachers, as all employees of the Williamsburg Independent School District can also expect to see a slight increase in their wages following a decision Tuesday evening during the...